Frequently Asked Questions
We’re excited to announce that memberships are now available and our Camellia & Ambassador members will be able to golf starting in October 31, 2024.
Upon opening in October 2024, Camellia & Ambassador members will have following amenities available to them:
- Play on the Camellia Course
- Trackman Range
- Practice areas for putting & chipping
- Brand new E-Z-GO carts
- Turn Shack – self-service food and beverage
- Private lessons with PGA professionals
- Special member events
- Access to new Killearn merchandise
Until the clubhouse opens, Camellia and Ambassador plans will be 60% of total monthly dues. Additionally, only 50% of the initiation fee will be due on signing. The second 50% will be due once the clubhouse opens.
Clover plans will be 40% of total monthly dues and include play on the Camellia Course once a month until the Clover Course opens. As with Camellia and Ambassador plans, only 50% of the initiation fee will be due on signing. The second 50% will be due once the clubhouse opens.
Plans for the clubhouse, pool, tennis, and pickleball are proceeding well (renderings can be seen in our membership brochure).
If you’re interested in becoming a Clover member, but don’t want to start your membership now, you can hold your spot with a non-refundable deposit of $1,000. If you decide to move forward with your membership upon clubhouse opening, the $1,000 will be applied as a credit to your initiation fee.
To create a strong club with a sustainable, healthy membership, everyone will need to apply to become a member. Here’s how the process works:
- Complete membership interest form
- Submissions are reviewed by the Killearn Club team
- Membership tours/meetings scheduled
- Applicant vetting process
- Invitation to join extended, member acceptance, and payment
- You’re officially a member…See you on the golf course!
We are offering 3 membership plans: Clover, Camellia, and Ambassador.
CLOVER
Our Clover plan offers exceptional value, including golf on the beautifully redesigned Clover Course, a 9-hole experience that’s perfect for all skill levels. Along with this, you’ll enjoy all the benefits of our clubhouse and a range of recreation amenities, including the pool, pickleball, tennis, Trackman Range, Trackman bays, and PuttView 10. While this plan does not include play on the Camellia Course, it offers an outstanding club experience for those looking to enjoy a comprehensive range of club privileges.
Cost: Monthly dues are 40% of total monthly dues ($200/mo) temporarily until the clubhouse opens. Only 50% of the initiation fee is due at signing. The remaining balance is due once the clubhouse opens. Additionally, Clover members will have the ability to play the Camellia Course once a month until the Clover Course is open.
Alternatively, you may wait on starting your Clover membership and reserve your spot by making a $1,000 non-refundable deposit. The $1,000 will be applied toward your initiation when the clubhouse opens.
CAMELLIA
Camellia has all of the benefits of the Clover plan, but allows members to play the newly designed and renovated 18-hole Camellia Course.
Cost: Monthly dues are 60% of list price until the clubhouse opens. Only 50% of the initiation fee is due at signing. The remaining balance is due once the clubhouse opens.
AMBASSADOR
Ambassador has all the benefits of Camellia, but gives members exclusive benefits of speed and convenience including priority booking, last-minute booking, premium merchandise, and first access to tournaments and events.
Cost: Monthly dues are 60% of list price until the clubhouse opens. Only 50% of the initiation fee is due at signing. The remaining balance is due once the clubhouse opens.
We’ve simplified the Membership levels. We now have only 3 plans – Clover, Camellia, and Ambassador. Pricing can be found in our membership brochure which is available by request.
There are no F&B minimums.
We are guaranteeing pricing at the current levels for the first 200 paying members (this includes Clover membership deposits). After the first 200 member acceptances, we will be increasing the initiation fee. Current pricing is available on request in the membership brochure.
After the opening of the clubhouse, we expect annual price increases to monthly membership dues to help offset rising costs so we can maintain a high level of service.
Here’s a rough schedule based on estimates from our architect and construction partners:
- Camellia Golf Course – October 2024
- Clover Golf Course – May 2025
- Clubhouse – June 2026
- Pool area – Pool, Pickleball, Tennis, Bocce – June 2026
Good news! You can do that. Please complete our member interest form and we’ll contact you on next steps. With a $1,000 non-refundable deposit, you can reserve your spot at current pricing.
We expect prices to go up as we add members so that we provide a level of service that all our members deserve.
If you’d like to start using those amenities now, we ask that you begin your Clover membership (pay the initiation and dues). Because the full amenity package will not be available yet, we’re offering reduced membership dues (only $200/month for Clover) as well as just 50% of the initiation fee until the clubhouse opens. In addition, Clover members will be able to play the Camellia Course once a month until the Clover Course is open.
If you’d like to start using those amenities now, we ask that you begin your Clover membership (pay the initiation and dues). Because the full amenity package will not be available yet, we’re offering reduced membership dues (only $200/month for Clover) as well as just 50% of the initiation fee until the clubhouse opens. In addition, Clover members will be able to play the Camellia Course once a month until the Clover Course is open.
More information is available on the pricing page of the membership brochure.
We’re very excited that you’re considering applying! As promised, former members were first to receive our membership information on August 2, 2024. If you didn’t get an email, please contact us and we’ll send you the information.
We want to honor Killearn Country Club’s former members by offering $1,000 off initiation for every 5 years of membership applied to any membership plan – with a total credit capped at $5,000. This offer expires September 15, 2024.
The Killearn Country Club & Inn, built in 1967, was designed around an 18-hole championship golf course. The club was the centerpiece of Killearn Estates, a suburban development that was the first of its kind in Tallahassee. The club became a social hotspot for many of Tallahassee’s influential citizens and a sporting destination for the country’s best golfers. The club has hosted 21 PGA, four LPGA tournaments and many other professional events. From 1969 to 1982, the Club was home to the PGA’s Tallahassee Open, later the Centel Classic (’83-’89). Legendary golfers Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, Gary Player, Chi-Chi Rodriquez and other top golfers played in these tournaments.
In 2014, the club’s then-owner made a controversial decision to close the North Course (Narrows) and sell part of the property to a residential developer. Club members and Killearn residents objected and began a multi-year battle to preserve the golf course. The residential development never materialized, and in 2020 a group of club members incorporated as Killearn Golf Properties and raised private funds to buy the club. These new owners set out to repair aging facilities and stabilize the club’s finances. In 2022, Killearn Golf Properties sold the club to Tallahassee native David Cummings, who is committed to the project and the community. Cummings is leading the plan to restore the club, renovate the 18-hole Championship Course and practice facilities, along with an all-new clubhouse, restaurant, pool, tennis courts, and charming cottages for overnight stays, among other upscale amenities. In 2023, the renovation team announced that Killearn Country Club will become The Killearn Club.
Yes, we are a private club. As such, unaccompanied guests are not allowed. Accompanied guests are welcome. Guests must pay a fee and are only able to play a limited number of rounds a year.
The vision for the Killearn Club is to restore Tallahassee’s landmark golf and social experience, while preserving the character of the neighborhood and instilling pride in members and residents.
Entrepreneur David Cummings, a Tallahassee native who grew up in Killearn Estates, is the new owner. David is making a multi-million dollar investment to reimagine the club, including the creation of new recreational facilities and social experiences.
All our memberships are family memberships in that they include your immediate family – the primary member, their spouse, and children under the age of 23.
Our goal was to simplify the membership offerings. Upon purchasing the club there were over 30+ membership plans. The new pricing is simple and straightforward. This leads to easy decision making for prospective members and for operational efficiencies for the Killearn Club team.
Second, we believe each of our three membership levels provide exceptional value – even if only one individual will be using it. Thus, you can think about it this way – all our plans are individual plans where families get an even better deal.
Families are crucial to the long term success of Killearn Club – fostering a vibrant, engaged community and ensuring stability.
No, at this time there are no corporate memberships. However, we expect some members will utilize their membership for business purposes and pay for all expenses through corporate expense accounts.
We offer the ability to upgrade or downgrade your membership upon the renewal date(s) of your annual membership. However, there will be a total limit on each membership tier so in certain cases you may be placed on a waiting list for the upgrade/downgrade. In the instance of downgrading to a membership with a lower initiation fee, no initiation fees will be refunded.
We are a non-equity private membership club. Initiation fees are not refundable upon resignation from the club.
Non-membership dues expenses such as food and beverage, cart fees, instruction, pro shop, club fitting will be billed through our club management system as they occur. We issue monthly billing statements that are payable within 30 days of receipt.
Membership dues are collected monthly on your membership anniversary date. If you prefer, you can also pay your annual dues in one lump sum.
If you’d like to pay your dues in one annual sum, please contact us about a discount.
We would hate to see you go, but understand everyone’s needs change. We have a very simple club resignation process. You can cancel your membership upon your monthly renewal date. Simply provide written or email notice that you want to resign your membership and we’ll take it from there. Unfortunately, any pre-paid annual dues or initiation fees are not refundable.
When paying monthly dues or annual payments via credit card, there is a 3% processing fee. We encourage members to pay via ACH, which does not have processing fees.
Other amenities to be available with a fee include:
- Cart fee for Camellia Course
- Private instruction
- Club fitting
- Tournaments
- Bag storage
- Food & beverage (no minimums)
- Guest Golf – Camellia, Clover (upon opening), Trackman indoor bays (upon opening)
No. There are no F&B minimums.
No. There will be no additional fees for members to use Trackman indoor bays, Trackman range, or practice areas.
Camellia Course
Mondays: Closed
Tuesday – Sunday
8:00 A.M. Tee Time Start
Golf Pro Shop
Mondays: Closed
Tuesday – Sunday
7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
November 1st – February 28th
7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
March 1st – October 31st
We encourage your spouse to use the club. Our memberships include spouses and children under 23.
We encourage families with kids to enjoy Killearn Club. It’ll be an outstanding, family-friendly environment to spend time together and learn the game of golf.
Guests are a very important part of the Killearn Club community. We encourage our members to bring guests to enjoy all the Killearn Club has to offer. There is a $150 guest fee to play the Camellia Course. Guests must be accompanied by a member at all times.
Yes, Killearn Club has a dress code. Here are some guidelines:
- Collared Shirts: Men are usually required to wear collared shirts, such as polo shirts or button-downs. Women can wear collared shirts or golf-specific tops.
- Pants and Shorts: For men and women, shorts should be of a respectable length. Women may also wear skirts or skorts.
- Footwear: Please wear golf shoes with soft spikes or athletic shoes. Please refrain from wearing metal spikes.
- Hats and Caps: Hats are allowed, but should be worn in a forward-facing manner.
- Avoid Denim and Casual Wear: Denim, cargo shorts, t-shirts, and other casual wear are generally not acceptable on the course.
No. We thank you for keeping pets off the golf course.
No. We encourage members to drive their golf carts to the club, but only Killearn Club carts may be used on the property and the golf course. There will be parking areas available for your golf cart.
There is a $25 cart fee for use on the Camellia course.
We will have a highly curated offering of quality Killearn Club branded merchandise and apparel available in our pro shop. We have worked very hard on the logo, branding, and story and know our members will be proud to wear it. Merchandise is only available to be purchased by Killearn Club members and their accompanied guests.
Yes! Our Turn Shack will be opening shortly and will be serving a range of self-serve food and beverages. We also have plans to bring food trucks to the Club for special occasions.
Plans include an all-new clubhouse. The new clubhouse will feature an upscale lounge and a dining area overlooking the course, as well as a full-service menu, special holiday offerings and space for private parties. The club will, once again, host annual social and dining events as well as regular golf and tennis tournaments.
In homage to the Inn that previously operated on the property, we are exploring the concept of creating a small cluster of charming cottages for overnight guests.
Families will love the all-new swimming pool with poolside dining options and ample deck seating.
Entrepreneur and Tallahassee native David Cummings is making a multi-million dollar investment of private funds to reimagine the club. The project is not using tax dollars or public funds.
We’re paying special attention to the golf experience, with a complete renovation of the 18-hole Championship Course and a new 9-hole course, the Clover. Golf at the Killearn Club will appeal to players from the Big Bend and beyond. You can expect plush, well-maintained grounds and thoughtful improvements to the course layout. The plan includes amenities such as all-new practice areas, a longer practice range and a golf teaching facility, as well as smart features like cart GPS and Trackman Range technology. We are working with renowned golf architect Chris Wilczynski, ASGCA, and we’re excited to preserve the legacy of this historic hometown course.
The new Killearn Club will feature state-of-the-art tennis and pickleball courts perfectly suited for friendly matches, league play, tournaments and one-on-one instruction from one of our pros.
ReimagineKillearnCC.com is your best source of information regarding project updates. If you would like to get updates via email, please subscribe here. We’ll meet with neighborhood groups and community leaders throughout the project to share progress and build excitement for the Killearn Club. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
On September 21, 2022 the Tallahassee City Commission approved our request to restore Open Space zoning on more than 260 acres of club property. The decision protects the golf course and overall character of the neighborhood.
The commission also approved a clarification of the city’s land use plan that allows us to explore adding a small group of cottages for visiting players and guests of club members to enjoy.
Not yet, but we’ll have more information about jobs at the club ahead of the 18-hole golf course opening in Summer 2024. If you’d like to receive news about the renovation, including job opportunities, please subscribe for email updates.